Epprecht Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Epprecht Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hiram, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,950 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$275,950
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$56,495
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $233,900 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,450 | 19 | $221,392 |
| 2024 | $233,900 | 23 | $62,428 |
| 2025 | $275,950 | 29 | $56,495 |
How to apply
Epprecht Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Epprecht Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $69,000 |
| New York | 6 | $66,950 |
| Utah | 3 | $35,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $22,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $17,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Landon Lee attending Southern Utah | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Kyle Creighton attending LE Moyne U | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Austyn Bennett attending Utah Val | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Brielle Lilly attending UW Madison | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Caden Davis attending Mississippi S | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Julie Bichler attending Barnard NY | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Landon Porter attending Cornell Uni | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Cheng Yang attending UW LaCrosse | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Frank Fang attending Cornell Univ | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bland Pack attending Angelo State U | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Zoe Gibson attending Tenn Tech | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Samantha Federici attending Miami U | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Ava Jewell attending Tennessee Tech | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Caitlyn Bowman attending Abilene Ch | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Calvin Dion attending John Carroll | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Natalie Doering attending UW Madiso | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Olivia Monkoski attending UM Twin C | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Abigail Connors attending Ohio Univ | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Mason Mendolera attending OH State | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Eli Wagers attending UW Eau Clarie | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Marianna Woods attending S Utah Uni | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Eden Devine attending UW Madison | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Samuel Grover attending Alfred Stat | Scholarships | $4,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Victoria Pelsozy
- Lauren O'Neill
- Allison Bolet Cafaro
Questions people ask
Does Epprecht Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Epprecht Family Foundation give?
$275,950 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Epprecht Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Victoria Pelsozy (President), Lauren O'Neill (Vice President) and Allison Bolet Cafaro (Treasurer Secretary).
What does Epprecht Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.